I think the fashion brand collaborate with Vanson to get the leather...it's truly something to behold!

This. The jackets that aero did for Nigel Cabourn were incredible, but were really based on styles Aero does anyway, with Nigel prices (so, $3K+). I think that comparing something like aero to Rick is silly, since the styles are so similar, but I'd be hard pressed to name anything designer in the under $2.5K mark that rivals the best of the traditional makers in leather or make quality

FWIW, my aero steerhide was incredibly supple from day 1. Horse is much stiffer.

Remember that your steerhide wasn't Chromexcel...the Chromexcel Front Quarter Horsehide is easier to break in than the Chromexcel Steerhide...the Chromexcel Steerhide is the REALLY tough stuff! The blue is good from day one!

You're going to have to get us some photos on how your jacket is coming along!

This. The jackets that aero did for Nigel Cabourn were incredible, but were really based on styles Aero does anyway, with Nigel prices (so, $3K+). I think that comparing something like aero to Rick is silly, since the styles are so similar, but I'd be hard pressed to name anything designer in the under $2.5K mark that rivals the best of the traditional makers in leather or make quality

Definitely... when comparing prices, Aero and Vanson start to look like some pretty good bargains!

@RFX45
I feel that low armholes are more restrictive because it limits the sideways range of movement of the sleeve. Higher armholes with slim sleeves follow the body shape more naturally.

It's the other way around for me, lower armholes tends to mean wider sleeves so there is still that range when moving my arms while with higher armholes with a slim chest felt a bit more confined and definitely something I had to get used to. I don't notice it anymore but trying it on the first time felt very restrictive and even moving my arms up can be restrictive as there isn't much slack there by the armpit being closer to your body and all. Just different preference I guess.

I don't think that those types of jackets are what most SW&D users go for on here.

SW&D users mostly go for slimmer fitting jackets with more of a taper from the chest to midsection and slimmer arms with higher armholes.

TOJ is so popular on here because they're providing these classic styles with updated fits, which very few companies wish to do.

Thats not necessarily true but i understand your point...

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Originally Posted by Lokesh

I own a TOJ moto in calf. Their calf is pretty damn thick I would say, and they still fit very slim.
Maybe I just haven't seen the thick leather you are referring to. Though personally I doubt I'd be inclined to buy anything that's much thicker than the TOJ calf when used for a jacket.

I have a TOj moto in calf as well and its super thick and still has not broken in fully (had it for about 1 year)